Information and Details about the Bell Moto 9 Matte Black Carbon Motocross Helmet made by Bell

No excuses, no extra weight, and no BS. Simply put, the Bell Moto-9 Carbon Fiber Helmet is the most advanced and progressive MX helmet ever. From the Ultra-light TriMatrix construction to exceptional features like the Velocity Flow Ventilation system and Flying Bridge Visor with QuickFlip adjustment, every inch of the Moto-9 Carbon was designed and developed for performance.

I got this helmet for my son's birthday. He will be using it for Kart racing and I have to say, it is awesome in every way. The quality, finish, fit and price are un matched. I could not ask for better service.

Great Helmet At An Unbelievable Price - islandhopper3FLRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Fit, finish, style, Bell quality and reputation

Cons: No chinwind curtain

Bell makes quality helmets, and the Arrow Turbine is no exception. It fits well, has great padding, a functional breath guarddeflector, good ventilation, is light, presents a low profile, the face shield seals well, and the style, color, and design are exactly what I wanted as a replacement for a helmet that had out-lived its manufacturer's recommended lifetime. What made the Bell an even greater purchase was it being on sale at 50 of Competition Accessories' original bargain price. You can pay more for a helmet, but I doubt you'll get a better helmet

I'm a Harley rider, I hate wearing a helmet, so I ride with a non-dot half helmet.....But I also drag race.And to race on the quarter mile track, you must have a full dot helmet.....I went on-line and found this web site. I got a great deal A great looking helmet that fits great and is very light weight and the cost was very affordable.

considering that a full face helmet is a bit awkward in it's self, I love my Vortex. I bought one and after having it a few weeks. bought another in a different color. Good bargain price for a SNELL approved. I got mine for my motorcycle but needed the sanctioned safety approval for auto racing.

Got the bell arrow turbine a week ago ish I believe and it is my 1st street helmet in 10 years.Things have changed a bit and it is awesome to see new technology.Good fit, cumfy, I have big ears so I Have to wiggle a bit when I first put any helmet on.Overall Ill by my wife one too as soon as I am a good enough rider to impress her LOL. Like I said its been a while.Good times.

Cons: A little loud at illegal speeds, but I have nothing to compare it to.

The cost of this helmet was almost half of what everybody else is selling theirs for with the pretty colors and designs on them. Of course, I spent an afternoon trying on different helmets at different shops until I settled on this model and a specific size. Compacc was the only place I found a solid metallic silver Vortex in my size. I couldn't be happier with it.

I currently have an Arai, Shoei and Shark helmet. The Shoei is being retired so I got this Bell Airtrix Speedway as it's replacement. My Arai is an RX-Q, the Shoei is the RF-1000. Not sure what the Shark is, other than it's a POS compared to Arai and Shoei, lol. Anyway, the build quality is comparable to Arai and Shoei in most regards. The vents are not as robust, the gasket around the eyeport does not seal as nice or tight. The great thing about both Arai and Shoei, is that each model of helmet comes in 5 different shell sizes. Bell still uses 3 shells, so you get a shell larger than you really need bulk. All this being said, the Bell is still a great value. I love the ear pocket depressions as I have a Sena SMH-10. The lining is really nice. The transitions shield option is fantastic People try to compare these helmets by price - just remember you can find great deals on the Arai or Shoei just as well if you search in the right place, so price arguments don't hold a lot of weight. I got an absolute killer deal from Competition Accessories on my Bell, too good to pass by. All in all, the RS-1 is a very good helmet. So far, I am happy with my purchase and look forward to 5 or so years of service from it. If you have never worn an older Shoei or an Arai, you won't notice the shell size, as most manufactures use 3 shells as well - that's how they cut costs.

This is a fantastic helmet. The fit and finish is on par with many more expensive helmets. Graphics are amazing and the hi-viz yellow really pops. Ventilation is very good without being noisy. I wear a small in my Arai xd and Shoei x11 and the fit on this helmet was snug to tight. Ordered the 30mm cheek pads and boom perfect fit. Always remove the cheek pads to check size as your fitting your head NOT your face. A very smart man from Arai taught me that.I really wanted the black and high viz yellow but nobody knew anything about it. Days after getting the Airtix Speedway helmet I saw it high-viz and black advertised for the same price. I love this helmet so much I ordered the second helmet, and is awsome. Dark tint shield and gold iridium and switch out in seconds. FANTASTIC

I have two other Bell Helmets, so I am a fan of their products. They fit my head shape. This is the only half helmet that gives you a little sun brim, drop visor, neck warmer that is removable, and adjustable fit That adjustability is what makes this helmet superior. It prevents any sort of lift even when riding at freeway speeds. Also, with the warmer installed, I have ridden in 60 degree weather and been perfectly comfortable. I have also found that the sun shield does not interfere with glasses as others have said. Great product

This is an excellent helmet for 3 season riding with open vents. I guess it wont be a problem in the winter too. Its very very quite, my 2013 Daytona red lining isn't noisy to me anymore. Good build quality and aerodynamics tested at high speed. You do hear the wind if you tilt your head sideways though. Has room for Bluetooth attachments. Visor setting are pretty neat too. The colors and design get you noticed on the road. Thumbs up to Compacc.com pricing, there's none better. I am very satisfied with the purchase. Do measure your crown before buying though, this helmet is snug by design. I didn't order a size up though and the helmet is now broken in nicely.

Overall - a great helmet.This is my third one. Love the light weight and visibility. The face shield change-out is lightning quick and secure. The face pads are snug and comfortable. That being said, the ventilation ports need improvement. They are not easy to adjust with gloves on and only give moderate airflow on hot days. Additionally, the chin strap can also be cumbersome to fit with gloves on.Still, a great helmet that is worth the money when compared to more expensive rivals such as Shoei and Arai.

This is a nice helmet. I got a large which fit a little tighter than the Shoei's but Felt very good once I got used to it. I like the tighter feel. It vents well when it's warm. The price at Competition Accessories was fantastic too.

Bought a lot of stuff from Compacc, happy with everything, had to return a few things, but never a quality issue, the Bell arrow turbine helmet was a great deal for a good fitting helmet with a name like Bell I feel will truly protect me Thanks again

I bought this for a track day. I neded a full face helmet for Cal. Superbike school, and didnt plan on using it much. But with its Snell rating and good reviews, thought id try it. Worked great, visor was clear and stayed shut at 140 speeds, with ear pluugs it didnt sound any louder than any other lid. Comfortable, my head is a 22 14, right between a SM..the Medium was a perfect fit. The airflow was good, lots of vents that worked in hot southern weather. it comes with a hetmet bag, nose and chin valance. Lot of helmet for the money. It even looks pretty good. You cant tell its a low end lid unless you look real close..I have had a bunch of 3-400 lids, and other than finish, is just as nice and has all the same features of higher ones.. hope this helps

As good as my RF-1100, possibly better. Excellent fit, quality, finish. Slightly lighter than the Shoei, and a lot quieter as well. Have used it both with and without a fairing on my bike and is is stable, no buffeting. Brow vents work very well...ran a track day on Memorial Day with temps around 100, could feel the ventilation working to cool off my head. Purchased the Airtrix, but exchanged it for a Gearhead and at the prices CompAcc sells them for, they are the helmet bargain of the year Excellent helmet for the money. Will eventually replace it with another.

Really a beautiful helmet, fit and finish superb inside and out. Usually I wear a medium and that is what I originally ordered but it was much too tight , returned it and got the large and it fit perfect. Customer service and return policy was as good as advertised.

So far the Bell Star is a very good helmet. The list of Pros for me are It won't fog, it moves a lot of air, it's light, and shield changes are easy. I have no comfort issues when wearing the Star. I added thicker cheek pads to improve fit and it also made the helmet more quiet. Air moving across the bottom edge of the helmet is very loud. But this is subjective and will vary drastically depending on your bike, windscreen, your height, etc. My biggest Con is the magnet on the chinstrap comes loose a little too often, while riding. And the long chinstrap starts beating on the side of the helmet until I can manage to get it re-attached, or pull over and fix it. It's not easy to do while moving and wearing gloves. I think I will sew a little patch of velcro on the strap to secure it. This is the 2nd best helmet I've ever owned....with ONLY the Shark RSR2 being better.

Purchased the pit boss helmet. The fit is adjustable to your exact size. The neck curtain that attaches by a zipper to the bottom of the helmet is warm and very comfortable. The dark shield that is pulled down from the helmet is very handy and easy to access. The adjustment feature on the back has easy access and makes a custom fit very simple. Excellent helmet for the price.

When I measured my head I was kind of between a medium and large size. I went with the large and glad I did. It fit pretty snug when I first got it. After a short time the cheek pads relaxed a bit and the helmet fits comfortably snug. I did start to notice more wind noise after though. The chin strap slack uses a magnet instead of a snap. My other riding friend is jealous of that.

I purchase a silver model on sale. The fit was perfect but you should use the chart from the Bell site for this helmet vs. the one on this site. The sizing is different. The quality is much better than expected and the only negative is the clip on the provided helmet bag broke the first time used which is not a big deal. The best value on a quality Snell 2010 helmet.

Pros: Great fit, great ventilation, very stylish, will def turn heads.

Cons: None

I had a Bell Star for 4 yrs b4 the RS-1 so I was already a fan of Bell. For the price they can't be beat. If you catch one on closeout you are WINNING The graphix are awesome on this lid and the price was RIGHT 195 marked down from 450 I highly recommend Bells RS-1 if you are looking for a new lid that is not going to break the bank but also provides a safe good looking lid.

Cons: Odd sizing, with a 58-59 large instead of 59-60 large for other helmets

Fits great and really has a great looking appearance. Has very good vents for air and the visor will lock down, which many helmets don't. The same lever to lock the visor can be used to barely crack open the visor for fresh air and keep it in that position. Was being sold at a great discount at slightly less than 250 instead of the standard price of about 450. Overall a great helmet.

My brother has a RS1 & really likes it. after reading a couple df reviews I decided to give it try. I ordered a large which is what I normally wear. when I received the helmet it was way too tight. so I sxchanged it for an XL. the fit is perfect. the quality & features of this helmet are on par with my shoie helmets. very pleased with this purchase.

Great lightweight helmet with the best ventilation of any helmet I have owned. Only downside is with the vents open the helmet is noisy. The transitions shield is awesome. No more carrying another shield or getting caught with a smoked shield at night.

Been in higher end hjcs for my last couple of lids. I had read many good things about the rs1 and with the available transitions shield, thought I would give it a try. Super low closeout price at compacc didn't hurt either Right out of the box took it with me on a 4 day run through the southeast. It is the most quiet helmet I have ridden in to date. Shape allows a little more room front to back than my previous hjcs. More oval shape turns out to be a plus for me. I initially thought the liner might be a little rough, but helmet was comfortable even after 9 hours in the saddle. Things heated up on the way back to Florida and I'll call venting adequate, but not outstanding. Snug fit others mention around the cheeks is true, but I think this a big help to the helmet being quiet and never became uncomfortable. Really stable at speed and during side to side head checks. The lack of buffeting really helped hide the couple ounces extra it carries over my previous carbon helmet. Really happy with my purchase. Transition shield rocks

The fall and spring riding seasons are riddled with AM PM shield changes. For a small investment the solofx transition shield eliminates them all. ghe technology works flawlessly to simplify and increase the riding experience during dawn and dusk jaunts. More companies should learn from Bell in this category. The shield alone brought me over from a Shoei after more than 20 consecutive years in Shoei hats. No regrets after first 5000 miles and dozens of dawn and dusk rides. The fit on this lid is comparable to the X11 that it replaced. The vision field is slightly smaller. But, the best feature is that it doesn't whistle at speed. Paint has shown marks already from where the helmet is stored against a wall. Never experienced this with former lids, so expect durability of the graphics may not meet previous expectation. Still, a super value that I would purchase again.

Ill start with the fact that at the closeout price this is an amazing helmet. Full protection.I get frequent mmigraines and that does not happen with this on my head.The face shield does fog a lot for me but i am a normally warm person. No biggie. I would get another.

I picked up the Bell Vortex expecting decent quality and features for a lower midrange helmet and was not disappointed. The only thing I wish I could change is the amount of wind noise that penetrates the helmet, but I found that a cheap pair of earplugs solves the problem

I picked this up to give me a full face option for my Goldwing. For me, Bell has always been synonomous with the quality helmets. For the price this helmet is being offered at on closeout, I couldn't go wrong. Ventilation is superb, fit and finish are amazing and comfort is there in buckets once the cheek pads get broken in. I did have to ding it one star for the noise. Just wear earplugs, as you should be anyway, the the noise will become a non-issue.

This is a great helmet for the price at CA. It fits slightly small. I ordered the large, as I wear in an Arai, but it was too tight. I exchanged for an XL, which is just slightly loose. My head measures 59.5 cm., which falls between large and XL. With a little extra padding the XL is now comfortable.The helmet is quieter than my Arai due to a snugger fit around the sides and back of the neck. It is very stable at higher speeds.The best feature of Bell helmets is the optional Transitions visor. These are expensive, at 120, but fabulous The shield reacts quickly to changing light conditions and is never too light or too dark. Just right It is completely clear at night. No more changing visors or being caught out with the wrong one.

For the price, the Bell Vortex is a steal. All the features included in this mid-range helmet make it a great choice for anyone who doesn't want to spend the money to move up to an aria or a shoei. My only big complaint is the noise level. There are two tiny exhaust ports low on the back of the helmet that create an enormous amount of wind noise inside the helmet. Throw in some earplugs and you have a great helmet at an amazing price.

Cons: The right side hinge plate that holds the face shield in place broke the first time I removed the shield

All in all I am pleased with this helmet. Could not believe the price for such a quality piece of equipment. Because it was silver for some reason it was 100.00 less than the other Vortex helmets. I do have one complaint however in that the brow vent allows so much air in that after about an hour my forehead starts to hurt really bad. Tried closing all of the vents but, air still gets in. I was able to reduce this quite a bit by removing the top liner and plugging the holes with foam insulation and then reinstalling the liner. Never did I ever think I would complain about a helmet that flows to much air. Now I love this helmet.

Cons: Inner liner not removable and sizes are smaller then other brands.

Great looking helmet, beautiful red flake paint job, but sizing is smaller than other open face helmets I have purchased Inner padding is nice but not as comfortable as my Torc or Fulmer helmets. If you have a round head vs elongated head go up a size to avoid pressure point pain on long rides Bell 500 Helmets are great helmets, they just need to soften the inner liner, make it removable and change the outer shell to be more comfy for different shape heads

My last two helmets have been Arai and I was really happy with them. I needed a new helmet but wanted to save some money so I decided to give Bell a try. I am pretty impressed. The price is great and the quality is very good. The helmet is very comfortable and has good ventilation. My only complaint is the same as other reviewers. It is loud, especially at highway speeds. But I am happy with the purchase.

I bought this helmet for my wife who is claustrophobic and she felt comfortable in this style of helmet. I believe this DOT approved helmet is well constructed, looks good and fits very well, especially due to the occipital adjustment band. Thus the helmet does not move around, fall back or forward in the wind. I also appreciate the added eye protection of the smoke tinted pull down visor which is extremely easy to use. The only thing I would have liked changed are the double d rings which are square and a little rough which could chafe or pinch against the skin in addition to looking a little cheap, it would have been better had Bell fitted the double d rings with a smooth metal and rounded corners.

Pros: pretty good helmet with good features for the cost. High viz for imperfect conditions

Cons: a bit noisy

this is a great value to me for its intended purpose. Not my every day helmet. I got this a a high viz helmet for commuting. Its a rough commute on a crowded highway so 200 was worth it to me. Good for a rainy day helmet too. The features are very nice to have, the flip face eliminates taking helmet off at a quick store stop and then i'm on my way quickly. flip down visor seems kind of fragile but is a nice convenience. Helmet runs small but breaks in to a good snug fit.Ear pads prevented use of glasses but this was remedied by having a cobbler run a row of stitches through ear pad at glasses side piece location. Something i'll do with any helmet to have a snug fit with glasses.

Great deal on a very good helmet - Scrappy McStuffins The Wonder CatCARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Value, Visor RemovalReplacement, Fit

Cons: Noise

I bought this as a replacement for my old Vortex that was getting pretty worn out. This one was on clearance, so I picked it up when I saw the deal they had. I think it is easily worth the full price, but at the clearance price, it was a no-brainer.Before the prior Vortex, I wore an Arai Profile, which is significantly more expensive, but not so much better than the Vortex to justify the price difference.I find the Vortex is very comfortable, Keep in mind that the padding will break in quite a bit, so make sure you get a tight fit. It will feel too tight for the first month, but that is what you want.As far as noise...it is noisier than the Arai Profile I wore, but with earplugs which you should be wearing anyway, the noise is not bothersome at all to me. I read some of the recommendations on blocking the vents behind the ear and tried that with my new Vortex. Not sure if it made that big of a difference.Also, I use a Sena SMH-10 and it fits just fine on this helmet using the clamp.

Overall I am pleased with this helmet. I was still using my 2000 vintage Shoei RF-R when my son read something online that said you should replace your helmet every 5 years. The straps and liner were getting pretty ratty so I decided to get a new lid. This helmet is light and aerodynamic compared to the old Shoei. The way the visor locks and unlatches with the lever on the side is easy to use. I have been riding in the 50 degree spring air here in PA and it does let in a little more air around your chin than I would like but a scarf fixes that. In the summer that will actually be a plus. The vent system works great Both the top and front visor vent systems flow a lot of air when left open. The Airtex Speedway paint scheme seems correct for my Triumph Sprint ST and a black jacket. I like it a lot altogether. The helmet is a good value and has a good feature set. I bought a large and wear a 7-18 hat size. It's a good tight fit. I keep my hair pretty short. If there is one thing that is disappointing, it is how loud the helmet is. It is as loud as the old Shoei and I was expecting quieter. I think the gaps at the ears for a comm system are the culprit here. I might get a Bluetooth setup for talking to my son when we ride and maybe that will make it quieter... The Sprint has a more upright riding position than the pure crotch rocket bikes and maybe that makes a difference. The windshield on my bike dumps the air exactly in the center of the visor. That is based on where the bugs are hitting That could be a factor in the noise too. Really, I am just nit picking, it is a great helmet. I am 59 so I have seen the evolution of the full face and this is a good one.

This helmet is very comfortable, especially with the feature that allows you to adjust the fit same adjustment as on the back of a bicycle helmet. There is a good amount of padding and although I haven't been on a long, hot ride yet, it appears to have good ventilation too. With this said, the helmet isn't heavy and fits snug but is comfortable. The added ear covers are easy to add on and fast to remove and keep ears very warm they also have slots to add speakersheadphones. The helmet looks good too. I didn't want a lot of graphics but the cartridge ends over rivets are a great touch. Overall this helmet was a great buy.

ive owned alot of helmets and for the money this cant be beat. fits true to size but id say its a little on snug side so im very happy with the fit. chin curtain is very effective so my contact lenses dont move around at speed. noise is minimal, field of vision is excellent, and ohhh its so light. i cant believe i got it for so cheap.

Well it's new. The new padding is thick so its a very snug fit. Not a bad thing but just need to get used to it. First helmet with a winter skirt I've had so a slight adjustment. Now to wait for warmer weather to try it how I will wear it the most. Good purchase

Well let me first say I own and ride a Trike with a shield, so I have a fair amount of wind protection to start off with. I wear a small in helmet size and the fit is excellent and the space for the speakers is pretty deep. I bought this to add the SMH10 at some point down the road. In the mean time I may just add some helmet speakers before I spend the extra dough on the SMH10. So I took a couple hour ride traveling at speeds from 35MPH to 70MPH. I found the drop down sun visor somewhat hard to actuate but easy to flip up. But its not a deal breaker for me and that is the only reason I gave the helmet 4 stars instead of 5.I have owned maybe 5 different types of helmets from to full face to modular types and all different manufactures. The funny thing is I have found wind noise worse in full face and modular helmets than type units. Why that is I dont know. Anyway the wind noise is very minimal. What really surprised me was that when I put the shield down the road noise was cut down by a good 30 to 40 percent.In fact it cut the motor noise down by so much that I thought if there was an engine problem I was not going to be able to hear it, so helmet speakers should work really well. The chin strap material is fairly thin compared to every other Helmet I have owned. Again if the chin strapped is locked in place this should not be a problem. It just has a cheap feel to it. When I was riding a 2 wheeler I loved the feel of security that a full face Helmet provided, on a Trike though I have more freedom to look around while riding and a seems to provide a lot more un-restricted views.I am not one to spend a ton of money on a helmet, and this came in at price point I needed. A chin guard would be nice but again I am riding a trike my risk of a crash due to road debris or loosing balance is nearly completely removed.

It's nice to see and talk again, and both glass components are very functional when down. The clear visor wont stay up for me, as preferred on short trips to the store. I really like the solid sun visor, too

I'm liking my Vortex. It flows a lot more air than my old Scorpion. I do notice more noise, and may have to start wearing ear plugs. The size runs true to my hat size, and it fits well and is very comfortable.

I am on the edge between small and medium. I ordered the Small and I am not disappointed. The helmet fits snug, without pain. The internal sun shield works great. It takes a positive effort on your part to secure the helmet. Once it's secure, it doesn't move. I would like to see more helmet companies use Nolan's securing system for the helmet strap. This helmet is noisy. I requested some ear pads from Bell. When they come in, the noise should be reduced.

I've had some time with my Vortex, so wanted to give a quick review. It's a good fitting and good looking helmet, with all safety rating and features you would want. The shield system is excellent, and works perfect. However the negatives are a bit annoying. I'm guessing Bell is only using a few shell sizes, because my medium is huge, barely fits in my bikes cases, not a deal breaker, but it's big. My only other complaint is it's a very noisy helmet, vents open or not. My wife has a similar HJC that doesn't transfer nearly as much wind noise. I think I'll try and save for a Shoei next, the wind noise is loud even with ear plugs.

Bulky and Not What I Wanted - HarleyRoadKingClassicINRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: It does look cool...Bell is a great company

Cons: First one the plastic adjuster broke...it's bulky

I ordered the first one, and the plastic piece that can be moved on the back to adjust for the bump on your head and hold it on better broke. Bell and Competition Accessories did awesome and replaced it quickly and free of charge. The second one was just bulky and I didn't care much for it. So got the Gmax 55s...it just looks better to me

Normally I would be a fan of bell helmets as they have protected me in the past off-road. To put it bluntly this is a cheap helmet. Shield scratches easy, breath guard comes out everytime front is lowered, magnafusion innovation relies on two iron on covers that come off within months. Many of these problems are fixed with tape and glue. I am about ready to throw it in the trash and go back to my old Shoei. Spend another 100 and get a decent helmet.

The helmet look great but when i try it the all inside was up sided the helmet can stay straight on my head So that can happen right So i call Competition Accessories that when the fun started .The service customer representative on the phone was very RUDE and right a way she said I can help you to fix that over the phone Hello the helmet inside is mounted wrong and is 12 lower on on side that make the helmet look cockeyed or lopsided So anyway that was on the 12262014 . I send back the Helmet on the 12292014 and call back a week later after tracking the return and be sure they received the Helmet and this time again a not very helpful costumer assistant told me the person who's taking care of that just comeback for vacation so she busy with all returns and you have to wait your turn and we 'll decide if the return is justified or not .So we are 1192015 still no helmet no money back no email no nothing So my point is the helmet maybe OK but sure Competition Accessories is far from good Costumer services Now I let My credit card Bank deal with them . To be continued

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